Process Engineer- Press - West Contract Recruiting, LLC

As a Process Engineer - Press, you will be responsible for engineering matters relating to planning, managing and improving production methods and processes in the companys metal stamping press department. You will be able to participate in cross-functional teams representing manufacturing engineering at every stage of the design and development process. You will also collaborate with colleagues in other engineering functions as well as production, research, marketing and after-sales service.

Responsibilities

• Examines equipment, processes, operations, and assembly procedures to determine time or quality revisions and suggests improvements.
• Improve overall processes and related issues including process development
• Problem solving and program management
• Develop and troubleshoot stamping processes
• Specify forming and stamping equipment
• Provide engineering resources for other departments as required
• Follow quality systems procedures as required
• Design and develop department tooling, fixtures and work aides.
• Investigate and analyze tooling, processing, assembly and sequencing issues
• Initiate corrective actions to include the modification of plant tooling and machine programming
• Participate in problem resolution teams
• Develop specifications and analyze supplier quotations for purchase of new production equipment up to and including entire manufacturing lines
• Carry out changes or monitor operations standards. Evaluate vendor proposals for new equipment purchases.
• Assist in design, installation, and debug of tooling and capital equipment
• Daily troubleshooting of assembly and press shop problems to support production
• Cost (scrap, rework, cycle time, etc.) reduction
• Identify & optimize current and new manufacturing processes using continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in metal stamping shop
• CAD experience required. i.e.: AutoCAD, Pro E, Solid Works
• Knowledge of design applications- stamping
• Knowledge of equipment and systems appropriate to related discipline
• Knowledge of engineering principles and procedures
• Die Design experience a plus
• Journeyman Tool and Die experience a plus

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in applying engineering principles and procedures
• Skill in engineering design applications
• Ability to effectively communicate
• The desire to strive for both personal and operational excellence through a never-ending drive for continuous improvement
• Committed to achieving world-class performance standards

Education:

• Bachelors degree in engineering with min 2yrs related experience OR 5 years of equivalent experience with demonstrated knowledge in the field
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources

Physical Requirements:

• Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting

MUST HAVE

• Bachelors degree in engineering with min 2yrs related experience OR 5 years of equivalent experience with demonstrated knowledge in the field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in metal stamping shop.
• CAD experience required. i.e.: AutoCAD, Pro E, Solid Works
• Working knowledge of design applications- stamping
• Working knowledge of equipment and systems appropriate to related discipline